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DiAnn Lynn Bucknell Bernheisel, age 78, of Three Rivers, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 in her home.
She was born April 17, 1946 in Three Rivers. She is the daughter of Helen (Bowen) Bucknell Fornaresio, Lee Bucknell, and Joe Fornaresio.
DiAnn attended Huss Elementary School, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1964.
On May 15, 1964 she married Ronald Bernheisel. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage before his passing in 2010.
DiAnn was a stay at home mom, and took care of many children while providing daycare in her home. She worked for Combs Cleaners for 25 years.
DiAnn loved attending her great-grandchildren’s sporting events, before being diagnosed with multiple myeloma at the age of 77. She enjoyed lunch with her classmates, walking and exercising at the C.O.A., and volunteered for 10 years at Heartland Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother Joseph E. Fornaresio.
DiAnn is survived by her daughters, Chantel Bernheisel of Three Rivers and Gina (Tony) Goodrich of Marcellus. Her wonderful grandchildren, Remington (Jessica) Goodrich of Marcellus and Lynley (Andrew) DeVreese of Elkhart. Perfect great-grandchildren, Kimberlyn and Colt Goodrich, and Oaklee DeVreese. Sisters, Sharon Bristol, Angie Keith, and Marcia (Tom) Ruggles. Brother, Richard (Trudy) Fornaresio. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 at the funeral home, with Pastor Derl Keefer officiating.
DiAnn will be laid to rest with her husband in Riverside Cemetery.
Donations in DiAnn’s memory may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
